Shayna - Our Albino Spider Ball

[dakski]

I'm no expert by any means but I'd have probably not handled her until she's had a few feeds . I'd have also waited ten days before trying the second one ( no handling in between ) .... Get into a routine of feeding ....ten day gap and then you can try after 7 days or so and handle then ...

Also read up on the hairdryer method as it generally works wonders for fussy Royals ...


She looks absolutely amazing by the way , I'm very envious !


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I've tried it all with Shayna over the years . Bottom line is she eats when she wants.

Sunday is feed day here, so I feed either 7 or 14 days, etc. I'll offer again in two weeks.

Also, the past few winters she took a rat or two over the 4-6 months before beginning to feed regularly again.

I appreciate the input on handling. Aside from the pics I took her out to clean her tank and that was it. I always leave her alone completely the day of feeding and often the day before as well.

I have had better success defrosting at room temp and then dropping the rat in hot water for 30 seconds or so instead of using the hairdryer. Seems to more uniformly heat the rat and she is more likely to take it. I know many people have success with the hairdryer and my other two snakes (BCI and Corn) will eat anything, prepared anyway!

Again, when it comes to eating, especially in the winter, she does what she wants and on her schedule, not mine!

Being a healthy weight, color, drinking regularly, and this being her yearly winter thing, I am not worried.

Thank you for pointing out how beautiful she is; I agree. She is a totally awesome snake all around!